New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-29
HENRY IRVING IN TOWN.
HE AND MISS TERRY CONE on THE ALLER.
BEATING THE LyCECM COMPANY IN BY FEW
MANIFESTATIONS ACInR.s RENNING TAX

\ closed carriage driven out o; the Barge Office
93o yesterday, and moved eisu:ey along unil it
rachei satest Then the driver drew up to the curb
ana proceeded to make the closed iago one.
on. AMI through which the mild. misty air OF the
morning hal uninterrupted sway The driver ssemel to
think y pretty col morning for an open h9rouche, but
| he WAS under orders anl qmcxy finished his task A
man OF striking appearance OF something over medium
he CHIT with remarkably clear cut features and nli
viduality which stampe! him OF unusual powers
gave the directions. They ml lie at the luest Of
a woman who sat beside him, her golden hair held
under simple brown straw turban. whose somewhat
pale face contrast to her animated speech. The
man WAS Henry Irving the actor aud his companion
was Miss Ellen Terry the leading lady of his company
Miss Filth waricIl Miss Terry's daughter, accom-
PANEL them. They had passed through the various
vicsstudes OF landing and were on their way, Miss
Terry the Bnckinsh Hotel. AMI Mr. Irving to the
Hotel Brunswick. The carriS-e was thrown open IN
Obedience TO Miss Terry's desire for IN abundance OF
fresh air. for which she has strong liking.
The North German Lloyd steamship AcT, on which
the party arrived got up to the bar about a. yester
day. T. A. Buck. Mr. Irvings friend who took him
yachting for two weeks the Rambler when the actor
last here. waiting at tho Barge Office early in
the morning with his two to- down the Bay Oh
the Backbirl 10 meet the incoming steamer. The
Backbrl reached tie Ailer about a. AMI Mr. Buck
aud his taken on hoard the steamship. was
ococg when tho Aler started for her pier in Hobokcn.
where she arrived at $50 >. N.
Aboard the ship another traveller, whose Arrival
not expected. DR.. stoker the brother OF Gram
stoker. Mr. Iryng's athletic and able lieutenant He
had up the Bay Ave minutes behind the Aller
with the Irving company the City OF Richmond. Dr.
Stnker sailed the Iss moment. in response to sum
mons, 1T siid due 10 the sudden illness or MISS
Terry She recovered rapidly during tho voyage. how
ever, aud although not looking strong yesterday size
appeared in excellent spirits.
GETTING ABOARD The BLACKBiED.
The E!acbirl had steamed up to the end OF tho North
German Lloyd pier while the Alier was being made Fast
an. Mrs Terry. Ir Irving. DIR. St0kcr aud Mr. Buck
not long in goins aboard the smaller boat FROM
pier the BlackL ird steamed down 70 the Barge once
whore carriages taken. Tic short trip across the
river gave opportunity 10 observe sir Irving and
Miss Terry The actor certainly appeared to he III cap
il, health AMI he said that he His erect intensely
energetic form clothed in unassuming dark dreSs
flowing hair dd not seem to have taken on nddi-
tiona gray since visit here lie cheerful
and happy In aud his real pleasure In Visiting
this country was plainly seen We have had
a pleasant VOYAGE for the most part. said MI irving,
and here vi our company. a. learn ths 'hc
civ OF Kichwond has arrived almost smut aneously
with u- There l. not much. perhaps to be said by me
relative L, our return We here aud glad 20 be
here We feel that anonS fiehds' and ieci sure
Of their good will"
Mr. Irvine WAS asNc II there had been charge In
his paus "a thus announced here relative 10 the pro-
ducticn OF Li- plays ~, he replied Bat resii! a.
have been ont OF sight Ot land long IT wonId seem
that might be the one information aud not To
impart a. Nv plans here have already been pria'e'
believe nni 10 not think that could add any thpg on
that ,pbioct We shall bcgiu rchcarsas on MONDAY Oh
course Faust A. 10 he our opening play The ad"pa
,ion usc the closest OF Gcothes poem whcb b's
ever been pu, the stage in the English version i"e
effects ARC the same those u-ei IN LONDON the general
purpose heinz shov tho supernatural a. well a. me
natural There will be changes introduced az all IN
| Mas
/ dramatic siccess that London has secn
/ Mr. Irving s,d that after Tue Hoil~ when +" " or
i,,, an the first SATURDAY night of his season. and
louis xI" on tho second saturday msht be had Ia his
rep,giory Olisia aml Byrons W crnoF h.sdcs tne
o,hrr pl,ys oro hcrc bsforo IS him a"on- them Tho
! Merchant of Venice" As for "Nernor. lie s"ii, In
rery 10 question he had taken this work OF 8yrons
ia the hope that would success a' bal not been
seen in rusbcr or years when he produced u sh' u
had proved -.
1iIY "sN.P" PHOTOGRAPHER on itANp.
! While Mr. frvins wa t9iing about 'hc'e various
matters Mt Euck suddenly called ont O. hin to look
| STRAIGHT ahead lie dill 80. A youus "an Will
Formidable looking dark oblons box stool H. the actor
line " vision He ievclci tho machine and Mr. Irving
Jaw that no had bc,n the victim Of an instantaneous
! photo -rspn Then the whole party formed group
around Miss Terry Who had insircl sitting ont IN
the lower deck to dul the brsk air, and the group
asain became transferred io tho photographers plate
tn, ouy restless object about during the ordeal waS
Miss Tcrys avouto back and white dog Fusstc when
! va, rather too instantaneous for tho opcthcr
After this little episode Mr. Irving referred TO letter
witch he hcii IN his hand have here letter from
ar Blaine" he said. In which he a'snrcs me OF most
culusa.tlc welcome from his couuirymc ana Wlich
received tho Last moment At southampton AFTER se|
/ ting Oh the boat II Was one Of the most sfauiylns
Thing, AT my starting The tone Is 50 cordial aud the
scntinruts contained IN the letter 30 hinnS anu chl"'
! iastic that must speak OF IT.
Mr Iryin~ rr,d the closing words, which ran; "hi
sure YOU will Gnd Faust an IMMENSE really piodlS
I iOus success IN America
-Tls WIS good Owen" said the actor. with smile,
coming in, -. you are startiug Mr. Irving refer ed
o. ,pdl run Of Faust" with which he had bcch
! kent bn.y since 1915, with only "a little run IN mo
conuiry about Mauclieser." and then SAL lnnSn%y;
OF course tens of Thousands OF Americans have seen
! tho play"
Nil. Anderson the actor rsid was doing finely n the
! IvceuIn aud was mostng with splendid success.
Amer 6yr weeks appearance In this city, MI Irving
want on he would appear two weeks In Philadelphia
f,ur in hics TO- four Boston. and then play return
| euc.geueut here OF i've weeks He thought that us
H., So1pnr pn@s on being a.kel III. views upon Mrs
james Brown Potter ~ an actress he rcpieu Una" nc
ny ,rr tnonsht size hai bright future before her
Mrs Potter Ia. three excellent quaiihcnuohs: n i
Mr. Irving talent. perseverance ana pluck o%s no
serves success and heartily hope she VII nieet MIN w.
Hor nfst play in London was not l" my "'''u' '''''
nate choice
HOW MISS TERRY LOOKED AND TALKED.
Miss Terry was plainly bent watching the n'cr tle
fcryboats and the constantly shifting scenes tnio"E"
winch tho Bnckbird was passing. she ohAto" "''''
with Mr. Buck or Dr. Stokor. but was plainly hVere 20
falling shop" she looked well In long cheek ulster
Of brown tint Her bright face was partly hidden Ny
short veil haven't anything To say she reni"'hcu
with n merry laugh and in full voice that sho"od
had lost none It's power TO fscinatc f'ease ''na
of all the pretty and clever thihss o"s"' !" DAY ""1
! -, -, Gov ue Won know | never am interviewed
n has been very pleasant voyage Talk to my aoc,or
| NJ. cun trIl you all about my health ABOUT PTS
i,,,.rs wall ahc T. n most chaIIaing woman ana ono
of my Dest friends. ike hei Anne syiVesior h,,a
think abe was some what harshly criticised IN i"hnon
der, think and hops shc Will bc SUCCESSFUL mai.
! nr stacker tho acresss physician, sAd' n i...o
cri,. ,~n Mis- Terry quito run DOWN nom i'tN".o